Private foundation · EIN 85-2468114 · Pasadena, California

Congdon Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $878K total, median $100K. 50% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
10
$878K
Median grant
$100K
Stays in CA
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.0M

Grants paid in 2024

10 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
The American Fdn for the Iyari SchoPasadena, CAGeneral purpose$279K
American Independent FoundationWashington, DCGeneral purpose$125K
Los Angeles PhilharmonicLos Angeles, CABeckmen yola center building$110K
Go CampaignSanta Monica, CAGo gala - general purposes$104K
Democracy Matters FoundationWashington, DCGeneral purpose$100K
Legacy Global ProgramsMesa, AZGeneral purpose$100K
State Democracy Defenders FundConcord, NHGeneral purpose$25K
UCLA FoundationLos Angeles, CAIntercollegiate athletics then now forever fund & the wooden athletic fund$15K
Saint John's Health Center FoundatiSanta Monica, CAPni-pacific neuroscience saint john's$10K
Careyes FoundationCareyes, MXGeneral purpose.$10K

By state: California 5 · District of Columbia 2 · Arizona 1 · New Hampshire 1 · INTL 1

About this foundation

Congdon Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pasadena, California, tax-exempt since 2021. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Congdon Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Congdon Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $878K across 10 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does Congdon Family Foundation give?

California (5 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants), Arizona (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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